Brian J. Catton, PharmD

Cardiovascular health in pediatric patients remains a topic that requires continual education.

Due to the number of patients affected, adolescent mental health issues may be problematic for community pharmacists.

Formerly known as juvenile-onset diabetes, type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an endocrine disorder characterized by hyperglycemia due to insulin deficiency.

Two calculations used to determine a patient's body fat are body mass index and waist-to-hip ratio.

The incidence and impact of migraines in children and adolescents is concerning.

From among the multiple rays the sun emits, pharmacists must distinguish between the 2 types of ultraviolet rays when discussing sun protection.

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited genetic disorder resulting from the mutation of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene located on chromosome 7.

Because of the multifactorial nature and strong genetic component of ADHD, practitioners continue to speculate whether ADHD is due solely to improper brain functioning.

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic, functional, gastrointestinal disorder characterized by symptoms of abdominal pain associated with altered bowel habits.

As pharmacists, we have additional responsibilities to ensure that all patients, regardless of age, receive safe and effective therapy.

The Medicare Modernization Act, passed in 2003, is shifting the community pharmacy landscape, enabling pharmacists to use their clinical background beyond the prescription dispensing role.

Asthma is the most chronic inflammatory disease of the airways in children.

When schools close their doors for the summer, kids are released from the shackles of homework and tests to enjoy months of action-packed, nonstop fun.

With the FDA's approval of Gardasil 9, this vaccine will now be available as a preventive measure against up to 90% of genital, anal, vulvular, and vaginal cancers, thereby offering additional protection for pediatric patients from the human papillomavirus.